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He pārongo atu anōImage of Polish soldier's grave in Italy, sent to the Polish Army League

Description

Image of grave with Monte Cassino, Italy, in the background. The Polish Army League, founded in Palmerston North, developed a relationship with Polish soldiers through befriending the soldiers. They corresponded with them and sent parcels. The Polish soldiers reciprocated with gifts, to acknowledge their appreciation of the friendship, and New Zealand's response to the welfare of Polish children.

Tautuhi

Momo rauemi
Image
Pūranga
Polish Army League
Date
1945?
Tautuhi matihiko
2018P_PolishArmyLeagueS5F3_024640
Momo rauemi
B&W print

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Image of Polish soldier in Italy, sent to the Polish Army League
Friendship bracelet from Polish soldier
Paperweight and canon shell from Polish soldier
Paperweight from Polish soldier
Signed image of General Anders, commander in Chief of the Polish army in the Middle East, sent to the Polish Army League
Cross made inside a bottle from Polish soldier
Image of inscription on Polish memorial, sent to Polish Army League
Exhibition of gifts to New Zealand from Polish soldiers
Exhibition of gifts for New Zealand from Polish soldiers
Image of Polish memorial at Monte Cassino, Italy, sent to Polish Army League
Exhibition of gifts for New Zealand from Polish soldiers
Exhibition of gifts for New Zealand from Polish soldiers

Pūnaha whakarōpū

Ngā tūtohu
italy,
poland,
polish army league,
soldier,
world war two,
wwii,
Tūtohu Hapori

Tuku kōrero mai mō te whakararu

Ngā rauemi e whai pānga ana

Image of Polish soldier in Italy, sent to the Polish Army League
Friendship bracelet from Polish soldier
Paperweight and canon shell from Polish soldier
Paperweight from Polish soldier
Signed image of General Anders, commander in Chief of the Polish army in the Middle East, sent to the Polish Army League
Cross made inside a bottle from Polish soldier
Image of inscription on Polish memorial, sent to Polish Army League
Exhibition of gifts to New Zealand from Polish soldiers
Exhibition of gifts for New Zealand from Polish soldiers
Image of Polish memorial at Monte Cassino, Italy, sent to Polish Army League
Exhibition of gifts for New Zealand from Polish soldiers
Exhibition of gifts for New Zealand from Polish soldiers